Vendor:
Palma Ceia SemiDesign, Inc.
Category:
Wi-Fi
HaLow 802.11ah Transceiver for IoT
The 802.11ah HaLow Transceiver meets the bandwidth and power consumption requirements of a new generation of IoT and mobile devic…
Overview
The 802.11ah HaLow Transceiver meets the bandwidth and power consumption requirements of a new generation of IoT and mobile devices, where battery life and extended range are prerequisites for successful deployment. It meets the IEEE 802.11ah standard, known as Wi-Fi HaLow™.
Specifications
| Operating Frequency | 755 MHz to 928 MHz |
| Analog Supply Voltage | 3/1.35 V |
| Pout | 0 dBm |
| P1dB | +10 dBm |
| NF (Max LNA Gain) | 3 dB |
| IIp3 (Max LNA Gain) | > -17 dBm |
| Maximum Input Level | -10 dBm |
Key features
- Low current draw for extended battery life
- Supports 1 MHz, 2 MHz and 4 MHz modulation bandwidths
- Low noise integrated, balanced, direct conversion receiver
- Receiver capable of processing signals from 113 dBm to 10 dBm at the LNA input
- Integrated DC offset correction & I/Q calibration scheme
- Highly linear Rx path architecture
- Minimal latency of 5us RF to baseband conversion in the receiver
- Battery monitor input
- Onboard temperature sensor
- Supports use of external power amplifier for a Pout of +20 dBm
- Interfaces supported: SPI/SDIO, JTAG, UART, I2C, GPIO, ADC, I2S
- Easily modifiable to be part of an SoC or be used as standalone transceiver
Block Diagram
PCS-HaLow-802.11ah Transceiver block diagram
Benefits
- Will extend battery life
- Reduces the total power foot print of the SoC/ASIC
- Completely tested and complaint to IEEE 802.11ah
- Ready for integration on an SoC/ASIC
- Interfaces easily to FPGA for prototyping/testing
Applications
- Asset tracking management
- Building security systems
- Electronic door lock
- Electronic shelf label
- Elevator and escalator control
- Factory automation
- Fire alarm control panel
- Gateway
- HVAC
- IoT applications
- IP camera
- Motion detector
- Smart & automatic meter reader
- Thermostat
- Video surveillance
- Wearable
- Window sensor
- Wireless environmental sensor
- Wireless health application
- Wireless sensor networks
What’s Included?
- GDS
- User/Integration Guide
- Integration Support
- Systems
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 40nm | LP eFlash | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
PCS-HaLow-802.11ah Transceiver
Vendor
Palma Ceia SemiDesign, Inc.
Provider
Palma Ceia SemiDesign, Inc.
HQ:
United States
Palma Ceia SemiDesign ("PCS") designs and licenses high-performance analog IP for existing and emerging mixed signal markets for broadband, wireless communications, and infrastructure, medical and automotive applications. PCS specializes in AFE as well as specialty PLL, data converters, LNA and PA designs.
Headquartered in Moutain View CA, PCS has design operations in McKinney, TX.
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Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi IP cores
What is HaLow 802.11ah Transceiver for IoT?
HaLow 802.11ah Transceiver for IoT is a Wi-Fi IP core from Palma Ceia SemiDesign, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.
How should engineers evaluate this Wi-Fi?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this Wi-Fi IP.
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